RALEIGH (January 7, 2013) – On Tuesday, January 8, the North Carolina Justice Center will host a press briefing addressing the North Carolina General Assembly’s proposal to reform the state’s unemployment insurance system. Early analysis of the proposal shows that it would dramatically cut taxes for North Carolina employers, while cutting benefits for thousands of workers by $600 to $700 million annually.

The conference will feature George Wentworth, senior attorney at the National Employment Law Project, who will offer a detailed explanation of the proposal currently being considered by North Carolina lawmakers. The proposal reduces both the maximum weekly benefit amount and maximum duration for receiving benefits. In addition, it would change the formula used to calculate benefits, and add an additional waiting week for benefits for workers who have lost their jobs through no fault of their own.

The event will take place in the press briefing room, directly following the Revenue Laws Study Committee meeting at the North Carolina General Assembly.